Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen, 20th Amber Blindfold 2011
Queen's Indian Defense (E15) · ½-½ (Draw) · 33 moves · Round 10 · 23 March 2011
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAlexander Grischuk
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event20th Amber Blindfold 2011
- Round10
- Date23 March 2011
- OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E15)
- Length33 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 18 of 114 between Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Grischuk in the Rama Chess database (2006–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 49–26 with 39 draws.
Previous game: Grischuk vs Carlsen, ½-½ (73rd Tata Steel GMA, 2011).
Next game: Carlsen vs Grischuk, 1-0 (20th Amber Rapid, 2011).
The moves of Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen, 20th Amber Blindfold 2011
This middlegame battle sees Alexander Grischuk take on Magnus Carlsen at 20th Amber Blindfold in 2011. It was played in round 10. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Queen's Indian Defense (E15) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 33 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
Magnus Carlsen is one of the grandmasters featured in the RamaChess archive, where you can browse their complete game collection, favourite openings and notable wins.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
In the end, the game was drawn between Alexander Grischuk and Magnus Carlsen. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.
Frequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head record of Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Grischuk?
In the 114 games between them in our database (2006 to 2025) Carlsen leads 49–26 with 39 draws. This game is number 18 of 114.
Where and when was Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 20th Amber Blindfold, round 10, on 23 March 2011.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Alexander Grischuk (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 20th Amber Blindfold in 2011.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E15). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Alexander Grischuk and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 33 moves (65 plies).
Can I replay this game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move, or open the analyser and Practice mode.
Where can I find more games like this?
Browse the full Queen's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.